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The natural law : a study in legal and social history and philosophy / Heinrich A. Rommen ; translated by Thomas R. Hanley ; introduction and select bibliography by Russell Hittinger.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Rommen, Heinrich Albert, 1897-1967.
- Standardized Title:
- Ewige Wiederkehr des Naturrechts. English
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Natural law.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (316 p.)
- Edition:
- 1st ed.
- Place of Publication:
- Indianapolis : Liberty Fund, c1998.
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- Originally published in German in 1936, The Natural Law is the first work to clarify the differences between traditional natural law as represented in the writings of Cicero, Aquinas, and Hooker and the revolutionary doctrines of natural rights espoused by Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau. Heinrich A. Rommen (1897-1967) taught in Germany and England before concluding his distinguished scholarly career at Georgetown University. Russell Hittinger is William K. Warren Professor of Catholic Studies and Research Professor of Law at the University of Tulsa. Please note: This title is available as an ebook for purchase on Amazon , Barnes and Noble , and iTunes .
- Contents:
- pt. 1. History of the idea of natural law
- pt. 2. Philosophy and content of the natural law.
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- ISBN:
- 1-61487-858-7
- OCLC:
- 61710033
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